Ambassador Deepak Bhojwani joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1978. Since then, he has served in three Continents- Asia, Europe and South America - as well as the Ministry of External Affairs located in New Delhi. During his career, he was accredited as Ambassador in seven Latin American countries, being resident Ambassador in Colombia, Venezuela and Cuba, and was Consul General in Sao Paulo, accredited to five southern States of Brazil. He has specialized in analyzing the potential for commercial and economic exchange between Latin America and India, identifying complementarities, cultural peculiarities, and has acquired experience and contacts in several countries where he has worked. His fundamental interest lies in serving as a catalyst to identify and generate opportunities for investment and economic exchanges between India and Latin America. Disclaimer: External experts are not affiliated with Gateway House and have been presented here for reference only.